DMK revamps party organisation; sets 70 as age limit for district secretaries, 45 for local units
A resolution adopted at the party’s high-level executive committee meeting, chaired by President Stalin, has decided to create more district units and increase the count to 110
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has unveiled a significant overhaul of its party structure, aiming to inject fresh talent and younger leadership across all tiers. The decision, approved on August 22, 2026, stems from recommendations by a revamp committee led by party president M.K. Stalin.
District unit secretaries are now capped at 70 years old, with a limit of three consecutive terms. This move seeks to introduce more seasoned leadership into the district echelons. To bolster the party's presence, the DMK plans to increase the number of district units to 110, up from the current 77. Each district unit will now encompass two Assembly constituencies within a revenue district, with any remaining constituencies merged appropriately.
The city unit secretary role is slated for elimination due to the expanded district unit structure. Locally, unit secretaries will have a maximum age limit of 45, eligible for two terms each. The party underscores the importance of local units as the foundation of its organizational framework, by introducing younger faces in these posts.
Annexing municipal corporations also sees a revamped structure. In major cities like Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchi, and Salem, a new class of secretaries will be created, with the same age and term limits. Other municipalities will follow suit as required. This comprehensive restructuring underscores the DMK's commitment to invigorate its leadership with younger blood while maintaining institutional stability.
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